Saints of the First Monasteries invites Catholics to renew their own hearts through reflection on the monastic way of life.
The newest edition to the Catholic Classics series, Ascension has released Saints of the First Monasteries, a book for Catholics looking to embrace prayer, community, and sacrifice in a deep and meaningful way.
Saints of the First Monasteries is a compilation of works authored by some of the Church’s early saints: St. Benedict of Nursia, St. Gregory the Great, St. Basil the Great, and St. Athanasius. Including commentary by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, and others, the collection of unabridged and foundational texts gives Catholics an approachable way to read about principles of early monasticism such as overcoming adversity, renewal, and community, and apply them to their lives today.
This beautiful edition features:
- An introduction and commentary by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, Rev. Dr. Christiaan Kappes, and Jerome C. Foss, PhD
- A full-color image of St. Benedict from Ascension’s Sacred Art Collection of Holy Men and Women by Tianna Williams
- A leatherlike cover, foil stamping, and a place-holding ribbon
Commentator Fr. Boniface Hicks relays the importance of this book, sharing what Catholics can learn from the fathers of monasticism: “These men teach us how to grow as Christians by walking the way of the Cross … the Cross is woven into all our relationships. Drawing closer to God is infinitely rewarding but also terribly hard, and demands everything from us. Living in community fortifies our identity and sustains our purpose, but it also confronts us with the whole range of human weakness, starting with our own … The wisdom that is enshrined in these monastic rules was hard-won and continues to speak to all of us who are trying to be faithful followers of Christ!”
Saints of the First Monasteries makes a perfect companion to the Ora et Labora Crewneck and the portrait of St. Benedict from the Sacred Art Collection of Holy Men and Women.
Saints of the First Monasteries is available at www.AscensionPress.com.
Listen to Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Boniface Hicks discuss the new book on the Catholic Classics podcast.
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